ISO/IEC 81346 – Reference Designation System for Industrial Systems

Reduce engineering errors, speed up project delivery, and create a common language across contractors, OEMs, and asset owners using ISO/IEC 81346.

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ISO/IEC 81346 is an international standard for structuring and identifying industrial systems and equipment. It provides a consistent reference designation system that improves engineering communication, reduces documentation errors and supports collaboration across disciplines and organizations.

Why is a common engineering language important?

Imagine trying to run a symphony without sheet music - many engineering projects face that every day.

As a project expands, complexity naturally rises. It’s never too late to introduce a shared naming system so all engineering teams use consistent terminology and can exchange data smoothly.

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Hands-on 81346 expertise in complex infrastructure and industrial environments, backed by an IEC 1906 Award.

  • Inconsistent reference designations

  • Costly integration issues

  • Compliance gaps

We have seen it all, and know the effectiveness of a well integrated reference designation system

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